The following section describes what Auterion Suite is and how to use its services.
Auterion Suite refers to a software platform developed by Auterion.
With every mission, data is automatically transferred into the cloud-based Auterion Suite to provide real-time information captured by the robot while it’s still operating, without any manual intervention.
All flight logs are automatically uploaded for every vehicle and every pilot, and log data are analyzed and available to download as compliance reports.
Auterion Suite enables holistic and scalable fleet management by providing updated information on the vehicle health status, predictive maintenance actions and over-the-air software updates.
Real-time data for quick decision-making
The UAVs can send operational data and live video automatically to the Suite, while they are still in the air, without even pushing a button.
Data and automated workflows
Enable end-to-end automated workflow, from the vehicle operating, over the air to the cloud, and into third-party applications to process the captured data.
Holistic and scalable fleet management
Manage your complete fleet of drones, assets, operators and missions.
Analysis and predictive maintenance
The platform handles software updates, tracks every vehicle for predictive maintenance, and monitors components to flag when you need a replacement.
This chapter explains how to connect to the DeltaQuad Evo simulator in Auterion Suite.
The DeltaQuad Evo simulator can be used to get familiar with the Auterion Mission Control interface and to use the pilot controls before actually flying the Evo for the first time.
Requirements:
A registered Auterion Suite account.
A computer running either Linux, Windows 10/11, macOS, or any Android device.
An installation of AMC.
A stable internet connection.
The simulator has some limitations to be aware of:
The simulator does not accurately simulate battery usage.
The simulator uses always a wind direction coming from the east. Therefore all the missions flown in the simulator will take off and transition in that direction.
The simulator is limited to three locations to choose from.
The available ISR payload is limited in its functionality.
The simulator runs best with AMC v.1.22.3 available via the Downloads tab in Auterion Suite.
To use the DeltaQuad Evo simulator, please follow the instructions:
Go to the Downloads tab on the left side of the screen. Click on Additional Releases.
Click on Download 1.22.3 and select the operating system of your choice. The download will start.
Follow the instructions to install AMC.
In Auterion Suite, click on the Simulations tab on the left side of the screen. Click on Start Simulation.
Choose a name for the simulation, and DeltaQuad Evo (VTOL) as the vehicle.
Choose one of the three available locations.
Set the Simulation Run Time.
For full functionality, we recommend selecting Software Version 2.5.1.
Click on Creating simulation.
As the simulation is cloud-based, the process of creating one may take several minutes.
After the simulation is created, copy the given IP address to the clipboard and remember the Port, which is always 5790 for the simulator.
On the secondary device, open AMC. Navigate to AMC menu > Comm Links. Click on Add at the bottom of the Screen.
Enter a Name of your choice and choose Type: TCP.
Copy the IP address of the simulation into the field of the Host Address, and add 5790 as the TCP Port. Click OK.
Choose the comm link you created and click on Connect.
A connection with the simulator should be established within seconds.
More information about the simulator can be found here.
The following section describes how to activate your DeltaQuad Evo.
Activating your vehicle will connect it to Auterion Suite. This will allow you to access cloud features and manage your vehicle remotely.
To activate a vehicle:
Power your vehicle.
Connect your vehicle to your computer via USB-C.
Navigate to the vehicle's WebUI. Open a browser on your computer.
To activate a vehicle make sure your vehicle is connected to the Internet using Auterion Mission Control > Connectivity tab.
Click on Activate now or Scan the QR code.
You will be directed to Auterion Suite, where you'll see this pop-up window to activate your Skynode.
Click on Activate and your vehicle will be visible under Fleet Management > Vehicles.
Select a vehicle from the All Vehicles list.
Click on Rename vehicle in the top bar.
Enter the new vehicle name and click on Rename Vehicle.
A vehicle is a collection of parts. An airframe, a Skynode, a flight controller, and more. These various pieces of the vehicle make up the complete "vehicle identity."
To view the serial numbers and IDs of the components associated with a given vehicle, click the "fingerprint" button near the vehicle's name on the Vehicle Page.
This will open up a window that shows all of the IDs of the components that make up the vehicle in the Suite. Each ID controls a specific component. For example, the flight controller ID is how the logs coming out of a flight controller as associated with the vehicle page in the Suite.
This section describes how to create an Auterion Suite account.
In order to use Auterion Suite you need to create an account. Ignore the following steps if you already have an Auterion Suite account.
Please follow this link: https://suite.auterion.com/login
Click on Register for an Auterion account.
Follow the given instructions and fill in all necessary information.
Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by checking the box. Continue by clicking on Create Organization.
Please check your email for an invitation.
Follow the link by clicking on Create account.
Add a name and click on Next.
Choose a password and click on Activate Account.
Log into your account.
You created successfully your Auterion Suite account.
For further documentation about Auterion Suite please follow this link here.